Guinness World Records: Science & Stuff

Gr 3–6—From flatulence and stinky plants to space poop and feats of superhuman strength, Guinness sure knows what kids like. And while all these entries on the weird, gross, smelly, noisy, and noxious may have the popular ick factor, they also have some basis in science. What better way to get kids to learn about chemistry, physics, medicine, math, and more? In a format similar to other "Guinness World Records" books, this volume delves into topics as diverse as rocketry and taste buds, piquing young minds' interest with trivia-worthy tidbits. Packed with just enough information to make students want to find out more, each chapter includes an "Ask an Expert" section—interviews with people with fascinating jobs in science, including a space plane engineer, a deep-sea explorer, a pyrotechnician, and even a dinosaur poop collector. Graphs, charts, sidebars, and tantalizing photos—mutant vegetables and a man on fire, anyone?—make this volume hard to put down.